Proverbs 3:12
because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.
In context
9 Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; 10 then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine. 11 My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline, and do not resent his rebuke, 12 because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.
13 Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding, 14 for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. 15 She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 3:12 in the KJV
For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; Even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 3:12 in the ESV
for the Lord reproves him whom he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights.